Alpine Pink Columbine (Hybrid)

Common Name: Alpine Pink Columbine (Hybrid)
Location: 20 Lakes Basin (east boundary of Yosemite)
Date: July 28, 2007
Color: White/Pink
Details: This is a hybrid between the crimson columbine (Aquilegia formosa) and the alpine columbine (Aquilegia alpina) and they are unable to reproduce. This is a rare find and can be found in the High Sierra. This photo was taken at approximately 10,000 ft.